“You are the eldest daughter of the Lin family now!” Lu Fan shot her a look. “Coming all the way to see a nobody like me. If anyone from the Lin family finds out, won’t it stir up more trouble!”
“Brother Lu Fan, please don’t mock me!” Lin Ke said, a hint of embarrassment in her voice.
“Just teasing you!”
Lu Fan smiled and pulled Lin Ke into his embrace. “Ever since you acknowledged your ancestors, you’ve truly embraced your status as a young lady!”
“Perhaps in front of others, but in front of Brother Lu Fan, I’m just obedient little Ke!” Lin Ke chuckled. “In a few more days, I’ll be starting at Lin’s Group. I’m not sure if I’ll be competent enough!”
“Don’t worry, if you face any difficulties, you can come to me!” Lu Fan said with a smile. “As for those who threaten you or any troubles, I will resolve them for you!”
Lin Ke nodded, a sense of gratitude washing over her. Lu Fan’s words put her at ease.
The next morning, Lu Fan took Lin Ke to a shopping mall in Jiangbei.
The mall was quite luxurious, seemingly beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Lu Fan walked ahead and said to Lin Ke with a smile, “In a couple of days, Han Yunhai will be bringing betrothal gifts to the Lin family. Today, I’ll buy you a ring!”
“Isn’t that a bit inappropriate!” Lin Ke replied, feeling embarrassed. “And the things in this mall are not cheap.”
“The woman of Lord Lu of Jiangnan, and she can’t afford to shop at a mall!” Lu Fan gave her a look and walked towards a store.
As soon as they entered, Lin Ke felt the opulence of the store. Rings were displayed everywhere, reflecting light throughout the entire hall.
“Brother Lu Fan, the diamond rings in this store are very expensive!” Lin Ke whispered. “Let’s go to a different one.”
“Diamonds should naturally be the best!” Lu Fan said with a smile and walked into the store.
“Hello, which style are you looking for?” a woman with curly hair approached them. “These few styles are the store’s latest products!”
“We’re just browsing!” Lu Fan shrugged.
The curly-haired woman frowned but didn’t say anything further. Lu Fan was dressed ordinarily, and the diamond rings in their store were all very expensive. Under normal circumstances, Lu Fan would not be able to afford them.
However, out of politeness, she didn’t want to say too much.
Lin Ke was also casually looking around. The diamonds in the store were dazzling, something any girl would like.
It was just that Lin Ke didn’t want to spend Lu Fan’s money, so she wasn’t planning to buy anything, merely browsing.
“How about this diamond ring?”
Lu Fan took Lin Ke’s hand and brought her to the counter. “Both the light and the color seem quite good!”
“This one must be very expensive!”
Lin Ke shook her head. “Let’s go look at other ones.”
“Sir, this diamond ring is valued at 1.88 million!” the curly-haired woman approached. “It was crafted by a world-class master!”
“The finished product is indeed excellent!” Lu Fan nodded.
Lin Ke, however, kept pulling at Lu Fan. She couldn’t even imagine spending over a million on something.
“Lin Ke, what are you doing here?” a woman in high heels approached, arm-in-arm with a man.
“Xiao Tong, is that you?” Lin Ke exclaimed with joy. “What a coincidence, you’re in Jiangbei?”
“Yes! Ever since I graduated from university, I’ve been developing my career in Jiangbei!” Zhao Xiao Tong nodded and glanced at Lu Fan. “Is this your boyfriend?”
“Um!” Lin Ke’s face turned red, unsure how to answer.
“Since you’re here to buy a diamond ring, he must be your boyfriend!” the man beside her said with a smile, extending his hand. “My name is Chu Haiyun, and I’m from the Chu family in Jiangbei!”
Lin Ke was slightly taken aback by the man’s enthusiasm.
“Hello!” Lu Fan stepped forward and shook Chu Haiyun’s hand. “I am indeed her boyfriend!”
Chu Haiyun frowned, glancing dismissively at Lu Fan before retracting his hand.
Lu Fan, dressed in clothes not worth five hundred yuan, was likely a penniless bum. He had seen plenty of men like him.
“Xiao Ke, are you planning to buy a ring?” Zhao Xiao Tong asked. “It seems you’re getting engaged soon, just like me!”
Lin Ke’s face flushed. “I’m just looking around, not planning to buy anything!”
Zhao Xiao Tong was stunned. She then looked at Lu Fan and instantly understood, even showing a hint of disdain for Lin Ke.
Her boyfriend lacked ability, and she herself might not be doing well either. If that were the case, there was no need for her to be so polite.
“After you’re done choosing your diamond, would you like to have dinner together?”
Chu Haiyun said with a smile. “After all, we were classmates, and it’s a coincidence we ran into each other here!”
“This…” Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan.
“No problem!” Lu Fan smiled.
Zhao Xiao Tong, meanwhile, was gazing at the various diamond rings. Lin Ke was doing too poorly compared to her, so she didn’t particularly value their friendship.
Chu Haiyun, however, kept staring at Lin Ke, seemingly quite pleased and even hatching schemes. Su Dan Fiction Network.
As a rich young master, Chu Haiyun had always been like this. Even with his girlfriend by his side, he paid her no mind.
Zhao Xiao Tong was merely his secretary. If he wanted to, he could even replace her right now.
“Miss, you have excellent taste. This diamond ring is a top-tier international creation, and it matches your temperament! Moreover, it’s the only one of its kind.” The curly-haired woman approached, flattering her.
Zhao Xiao Tong also found the diamond quite appealing. She was about to get engaged, and she wanted to shine brightly at the engagement party. Buying a good diamond ring was not unreasonable.
“This diamond ring, we saw it first!” Lu Fan spoke up.
“What’s the use of seeing it? It only counts if you buy it!” the curly-haired woman said softly. “Sir, you may not have the financial means for this!”
As she spoke, Zhao Xiao Tong looked smug. She wanted something unique like this, and Lu Fan likely couldn’t afford such a rare item.
“Brother Lu Fan, perhaps we should forget it!” Lin Ke tugged at Lu Fan’s arm. “I don’t like that ring!”
Lu Fan felt helpless. Zhao Xiao Tong was Lin Ke’s classmate, and with Lin Ke present, he couldn’t say too much.
“Just wrap it up!” Chu Haiyun declared generously. “This young master has plenty of money!”
“Haiyun, I love you to death!”
Zhao Xiao Tong blew him a kiss, her face beaming with joy.
“Sir, please swipe your card here!” the curly-haired woman said with a delighted expression. “The total is 1.88 million!”
“Wait, how much?” Chu Haiyun was stunned. “Over a million? Are you kidding me?”
“Sir, this diamond ring was crafted by a top master. Both the technique and the craftsmanship are first-class!” the curly-haired woman explained.
“Haiyun, what’s wrong?” Zhao Xiao Tong frowned. With Lin Ke standing right beside them, if he didn’t buy the diamond ring, where would he put his face?
“The one you chose is too expensive!” Chu Haiyun shook his head. “I think the one next to it is nice!”
“Marriage only happens once. Isn’t it normal to buy a more expensive one?” Zhao Xiao Tong said coquettishly. “I want this one!”
Chu Haiyun’s expression turned grim. “What, am I giving you too much face?”
Zhao Xiao Tong’s expression changed, but she dared not say any more.
She was Chu Haiyun’s secretary, and marrying into the Chu family was already a stroke of immense luck for her. What was she compared to Chu Haiyun?